October, 2023
By Ruth Ramirez, Staff Reporter
As fall approaches, the weather, starts changing from hot to cold. However, in Texas we can’t automatically dress warmly, so here are some alternatives to get in the fall spirit.
The first item of clothing for this fall is a cropped cardigan. A cropped cardigan is a very versatile piece of clothing, you can wear it casually or formally, for example with a bodysuit, a solid color shirt, or a dress. A cropped cardigan isn’t overwhelmingly hot so it’s perfect for unreliable weather. Most cropped cardigans can come in different colors and different lengths but they can all be used the same way and still make you look stylish. You can find cropped cardigans online or in stores like Forever 21, Hollister, Shein, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, H&M, Princess Polly, and Old Navy.
We also can’t forget to accessorize. Accessorising is important because it’s a way for people to express themselves or a way to elevate their outfit. Some accessories that never go out of style are tote bags, bows, leg warmers, scarves, and gloves. These are essential for fall because they can keep you warm, they’re trendy, and they can be paired with anything. Some examples you can use leg warmers on are leggings, skirts, and dresses. Accessorising can make a casual outfit look more chic and flattering on you. You can find any of these accessories online or in stores like Forever 21, H&M, Old Navy, Shein, Target, Etsy, Claire’s, and Urban Outfitters.
Next we’ll focus on bottoms. A look that tends to be popular in fall is flared bottoms. Some examples of flared bottoms consist of jeans, leggings, and sweatpants. You can style any of these bottoms with a long sleeve shirt, a crop top, a crewneck sweater, and even a simple t-shirt. Another fall favorite are skirts, which are the perfect way to incorporate some elegance and diversity in your wardrobe. Some stores that are known to have the best selection of flare bottoms are Nordstrom, Levi’s, Old Navy, American Eagle, Aeropostale, and Hollister. Stores that have a good selection of skirts are Aritzia, Zara, H&M, Princess Polly, and Forever 21.
Lastly and perhaps the most important, shoes. Shoes are very essential for an outfit because they put the whole look together. A few shoes you can use this fall are New Balance shoes, Birkenstock, Uggs, Doc Martens, and long boots. For this season, it’s better to use black or neutral colors for shoes because it makes your outfit look cleaner and doesn’t take away attention from it. You can find these shoes on their website online or in stores like Target, Forever 21, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, and DSW.
Fall is an exciting and refreshing transition from the warmth of summer to the cool breeze and vibrant colors of fall. It’s a beautiful and colorful time of the year that brings a feeling of coziness and comfort to the air that will get you in the spirit of fall festivities. Why shouldn’t your wardrobe express that?
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